Japanese word

かかと

Pronunciation

Romajikakato

Meaning

  • nounheel

Example

この靴はかかとが高いです。ko no kutsu wa ka ka to ga taka i de su

This shoe has a high heel.

Illustration for かかと (heel)

More examples

長時間歩いたので、かかとが痛くなりました。chō ji kan aru i ta no de ka ka to ga ita ku na ri ma shi ta

My heel started to hurt after I walked for a long time.

Core concept

Refers to the part at the back of the foot that supports the body and the corresponding raised part of footwear.

Common phrases

  • 靴のかかとkutsu no ka ka to

    heel of a shoe

  • かかとを踏むka ka to o fu mu

    step on the heel

  • かかとの高い靴ka ka to no taka i kutsu

    high-heeled shoes

  • かかとの痛みka ka to no ita mi

    heel pain

Similar words

ヒールhīru: A shoe's raised back part that supports the rear of the foot and may increase its height.

Definition in Japanese

足の後端に当たる部分で、靴では足の後ろを支えるために底を高くした部分。ashi no kō tan ni a ta ru bu bun de kutsu de wa ashi no ushi ro o sasa e ru ta me ni soko o taka ku shi ta bu bun

Word origin

The native Japanese noun かかと (kakato) has no securely established etymology; its traditional spelling 踵 (kakato, "heel") uses a Chinese character meaning heel.

Usage tips

  • Heel can describe the reinforced back part of a sock or the back of a hand, showing how the word extends beyond footwear and feet.

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